our story

Our founder is on a journey to use more Black-owned brands in her day-to-day life.

By 2026, Gwendolyn Renee hopes that 80% of the items she uses on a day-to-day basis will be Black-owned. It’s a lofty goal, but she created Melanin Made™ to integrate more Black-owned brands into her lifestyle.

Read more about the story behind our brand, explore our favorite Black-owned businesses, and connect with us to stay in tune with all things Melanin Made™.